Spices, saffron
FDC 170934tsp (1 g)
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 89 · -4 vs Spices & herbs medianOn our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Spices, saffron ranks among the most nutrient-dense foods we cover, scoring 89 of 100. Within spices & herbs it ranks 39 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of vitamin c (90% DV), an excellent source of magnesium (63% DV), an excellent source of iron (62% DV). Most of its 310 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate.
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Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 310 kcal | 16% |
| Total fat | 5.9 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 1.6 g | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 148 mg | 6% |
| Carbohydrate | 65 g | 24% |
| Dietary fiber | 3.9 g | 14% |
| Sugars | - | |
| Protein | 11 g | 23% |
| Potassium | 1720 mg | 37% |
| Calcium | 111 mg | 9% |
| Iron | 11 mg | 62% |
| Magnesium | 264 mg | 63% |
| Vitamin C | 81 mg | 90% |
| Vitamin A | 27 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | - |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 3 kcal | 0% |
| Total fat | 0.06 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.02 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 1.5 mg | 0% |
| Carbohydrate | 0.65 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.04 g | 0% |
| Sugars | - | |
| Protein | 0.11 g | 0% |
| Potassium | 17 mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 1.1 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.11 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 2.6 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.81 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0.27 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | - |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 170934Original analysis by NutriVerdict
What it is rich in
Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the spices & herbs median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
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